KCMO Scene: July 2011

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Jay Rock - Follow Me Home In Stores Now

Strange Music's Jay Rock debut album Follow Me Home, has finally hit stores today. Jay Rock found a home at Strange Music and through his TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) team, his long awaited debut has surfaced. Jay Rock is from Watts, California and has brought his west coast music to Strange. Jay Rock joins Brotha Lynch Hung as the two west coast artists from Strange Music.

Jay Rock's album has some big name features such as; Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Chris Brown and of course Tech N9ne. "All My Life" featuring Lil Wayne, has been out for nearly two years and still has an impact. "Hood Gone Love It" is another single off Follow Me Home. You can purchase the album here.

I received my pre order today from Strange Music and will have a full review on Jay Rock's debut album later this week. Here the videos for "All My Life" and "Say Wassup"

Monday, July 25, 2011

Concerts This Week in KCMO

Scream the Prayer Tour Feat. Norma Jean , Sleeping Giant , the Chariot	GranadaLawrence, KS	Tue, 07/26/11 03:30 PM
Sade with very special guest John Legend (2543)	Sprint CenterKansas City, MO	Tue, 07/26/11 07:30 PM
Mayview	Beaumont ClubKansas City, MO	Fri, 07/29/11 06:30 PM
Red (39)	Dodge City Civic CenterDodge City, KS	Canceled Fri, 07/29/11 07:00 PM
Bobby Simkins Tribute to Elvis	VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas CityKansas City, MO	Fri, 07/29/11 07:30 PM
Underoath (178)	GranadaLawrence, KS	Fri, 07/29/11 07:30 PM
Mark Wood Featuring Lakeside	The Entertainment CenterKansas City, MO	Fri, 07/29/11 08:00 PM
Bob Bowman & Bow Dog	Blue RoomKansas City, MO	Fri, 07/29/11 08:30 PM
Club Wars Battle For Freaker's Ball	VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino North Kansas CityKansas City, MO	Fri, 07/29/11 09:30 PM
Tree Frog	Liberty HallLawrence, KS	Sat, 07/30/11 08:00 AM
Kenny Chesney's Goin Coastal Tour feat. Kenny Chesney & Zac Brown Band (8431)	Arrowhead StadiumKansas City, MO	Sat, 07/30/11 04:30 PM
Club Wars - Battle for Freaker's Ball	Uptown TheaterKansas City, MO	Sat, 07/30/11 07:00 PM
Ray Reed Benefit with Bennie Moten Orchestra	Blue RoomKansas City, MO	Sat, 07/30/11 08:30 PM
Summer Shakedown featuring Lil Crazed / Michelle Martinez	GranadaLawrence, KS	Sat, 07/30/11 09:00 PM
Hinder (469)	The Midland by AMCKansas City, MO	Sun, 07/31/11 07:30 PM
Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers	Stiefel TheatreSalina, KS	Sun, 07/31/11 07:30 PM

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Saturday Home Games

If you have nothing to do this Saturday, three local teams are all in town. The Royals play at 6:10 against the Tampa Rays. Sporting KC will try to continue their unbeaten streak as they host Toronto FC at 7:30. Also our arena football team the Command play their last game of the season at home against the Tulsa Talons at 7:00.

Come out and support our local teams!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Royals 6 Game Homestand

Come on out to the K and check out the Royals! A three game series with the Chicago White Sox through Wednesday. Royals have a day off on Thursday and will resume Friday with a three games series against Tampa Bay Rays. As usual, the Royals will have special promotions each night.

Mon July18 HyVee Royal Nite -Get $5 Hy-Vee Level tickets (excluding Hy-Vee Reserved Box) for all Monday home games

Tues July 19 T-Shirt Tuesday - First 10,000 fans

Wed July 20 Student Night -With a valid high school or college ID students may purchase Rivals Outfield Box or Hy-Vee Infield tickets for just $7 at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office. Band Making Movies will perform before the game at 5:30.

Friday July 22 Buck Night, Fireworks Friday, 50/50 Fridays -Small Pepsi products and peanuts for just $1 each. The 50/50 Friday program was developed in 2010 in an effort to create awareness, and raise funds in partnership with select local charities while enjoying an evening at Kauffman Stadium. Stay for a spectacular fireworks show after every Friday night home game.

Sat July 23 Girls Night Out, 610 Saturday, Ladies Baseball Cap -Calling all ladies! Join us at The K on Saturday, July 23rd for Girls Night Out presented by KC Chevy Dealers and participating sponsors Massage Envy and The University of Kansas Hospital. The event will take place at Kauffman Stadium in the Outfield Experience prior to the Royals vs. Tampa Bay game at 6:10 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association Go Red for Women. Plus, the first 10,000 ladies through the gates will receive a special ladies powder blue KC cap. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Sun July 24 Christmas in July, Family Funday, SnowGlobe, Sprint Funrun -Snow Globe (first 10,000 Fans) presented by The University of Kansas Hospital. Toys for Tots will be collecting new and unwrapped toys at all gate entrances. Fans wishing to donate money in lieu of toys may do so at the collection areas. Family FunDay Sunday Features:Face painters,Caricature and balloon artists,Live entertainment, Sprint Fun Run (kids run the bases for FREE after the game!)All Day Play Pass: Just $10 for unlimited activities in the Outfield Experience! Activities include:Carousel, Sluggerrr's Mini Golf, Sluggerrr's Base Run, Sluggerrr's Batting Challenge, Sluggerrr's Pitching Mound, U.S. Toy Little K.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Irv Da Phenom - Dream Big Hustle Hard

Kansas City's own Irv Da Phenom is making some noise in the music industry. Touring and being featured with Strange Music artists has created a buzz for Irv Da Phenom. Songs like "Hunterish" and "Need More Angels" from Tech N9ne's albums, show his versatility as an artist. Partnered with Def Metal Gospel, Irv has released a plethora of mixtapes. His latest Dream Big Hustle Hard, has gained the attention of many hip hop sites and led to rumors of Irv possibly signing with Strange Music. His biggest song off of DBHH, "Red and Yellow" is an anthem for the Kansas City Chiefs. "Toyota Mode" tells us that Irv is not slowing down anytime soon.

I am interested to see the progression of Irv Da Phenom and hope Strange Music brings him in the family. Irv would bring a different taste to Strange Music and possibly be a big artist for them. You can catch Irv on tour soon and get any merchandise off his website. Here is a download link for his latest mixtape DBHH (click here) Here is a couple of songs of DBHH.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Royals Midseason Report

Usually there is not many positives you can take from a last place team, but there are some bright spots. The Royals (37-54) are in last place in the AL Central, 11.5 games out of first. Our young talent looks promising and I believe the Royals are finally making strides to put a good product on the field. It will depend on our young players continually developing and becoming good players in the future. Hosmer, Moustakas, Escobar, are just a few, who give the Royals a promising future. I believe these players have the talent to eventually become all stars in Kansas City. Alex Gordon is another bright spot this year and should have been an all star. A lot of people including me had written him off and this year he seems to becoming the player we thought he could be. Relief pitcher Aaron Crow is also been a bright spot and earned him a trip to his first ever all star game. However, he has been the only bright spot in our pitchers.

Our starting pitching continues to be one of the worst in the league. Until the Royals due something about this situation, we will continue to struggle. Bruce Chen is looking like our ace and Kyle Davies is looking like garbage to be quite frank. Soria is still doing a good job as our closer even with the rough patch early in the year. The starting pitching is my only complaint so far midway through the season.

I know Royals fans are getting tired of going through terrible seasons year after year, but I believe we are turning the corner. The growing pains through the rest of the way will hurt and we will probably continue to struggle. I am optimistic and these growing pains will fade and "NEXT" year the Royals will be competitive.